- Rohit Sharma registered his 18th IPL duck, equaling Glenn Maxwell and Dinesh Karthik's record.
- He was dismissed for a four-ball duck by Khaleel Ahmed in MI's IPL 2025 opener.
- Rohit’s dismissal marked his first T20 outing since the 2024 T20 World Cup final.
- Despite this setback, he became the second-most capped player in IPL history with 258 matches.
- Rohit struggled to replicate his Champions Trophy form, where he scored a crucial final half-century.

KKR Falls Short Against LSG in Thrilling IPL Match
Pointers by Suprava Priyadarshni 08-Apr-2025
- KKR loses to LSG by a narrow margin of four runs.
- Rinku Singh's late surge fails to secure victory for KKR.
- Lucknow Super Giants maintain their competitive edge in IPL.
- Kolkata Knight Riders face tough defeat despite strong finish.
- Last-over drama highlights intense competition in IPL 2025.

Ajinkya Rahane Raises Concerns Over Home Advantage in IPL
Pointers by Suprava Priyadarshni 08-Apr-2025
- Ajinkya Rahane questions Kolkata curator's influence on home advantage.
- Rahane plans to discuss concerns with IPL authorities soon.
- Home team's pitch preparation sparks controversy in IPL.
- Rahane emphasizes fair conditions for all teams in IPL.
- Kolkata's pitch preparation under scrutiny in ongoing IPL season.

India Grapples with Severe Heatwave as Temperatures Soar
Pointers by Suprava Priyadarshni 08-Apr-2025
- Delhi faces extreme heat with temperatures rising rapidly.
- Pune residents advised to stay indoors for safety.
- Heatwave conditions prevail across multiple Indian states.
- Weather forecasts predict continued high temperatures nationwide.
- Authorities issue health warnings for heat-related risks.

Centre seeks Supreme Court hearing before orders are passed on pleas challenging Waqf Act
Pointers by Suprava Priyadarshni 08-Apr-2025
- Centre requests early hearing on Waqf Act challenges.
- Pleas question Waqf Act's constitutional validity.
- Supreme Court to consider Centre's request soon.
- Waqf Act governs Muslim charitable endowments nationwide.
- Rulings may impact religious and legal frameworks.

Bengaluru CEO Assaults Cop in Goa Jail After Son's Murder Charges
Pointers by Suprava Priyadarshni 08-Apr-2025
- Bengaluru CEO Suchana Seth jailed for son's murder.
- Seth assaults police officer in Goa prison.
- Incident sparks investigation and additional charges.
- Seth faces legal consequences for assault.
- Case draws attention to prison safety concerns.